Noteworthy News

Newport, OR - Troubles in the banking industry have become an almost daily feature in the national media, yet here on the central Oregon coast one financial institution has remained as solid as ever. In fact, based on all major…

Newport, OR -Lifelong Newport resident and third generation business owner Rob Thompson has accepted a position on the Oregon Coast Bank Board of Directors. Locally owned and operated, Oregon Coast Bank has offices in Newport, Lincoln City, Pacific City and…

Waldport, OR - With contractors completing the interior finishes, Oregon Coast Bank expects that its newest office will be opening during November in Waldport. The building, which overlooks the bay, is located on NW Spring Street, just north of the…

Newport, OR - Because so many of them serve smaller markets, reaching the $100 million asset level has always been an important benchmark for a community bank. Stay in business long enough and most community banks eventually do reach the…

Pacific City, OR - It’s hard to keep a secret in a small town. It’s even harder to keep a secret from someone as well known locally as Rose Wharton, the manager of Oregon Coast Bank’s Pacific City office. But…

Lincoln City, OR - Fortunately the weather was perfect, because the crowd spilled out into the parking lot last night as Lincoln City area residents formally welcomed Oregon Coast Bank to the community. Although the bank first opened a Lincoln…

Waldport, OR - The Board of Directors of Oregon Coast Bank has announced that Joe Postlewait will be the manager of the bank’s newest office which is currently under construction in Waldport. The cedar clad structure is being built on…

Newport, OR - The Board of Directors of Oregon Coast Bank has unanimously voted to promote Doreen Howry to the position of Vice President / Compliance & Technology. Howry has been a key member of the Oregon Coast Bank management…

Newport, OR - Based on her key role in the bank’s continued strong financial performance, the Board of Directors of Oregon Coast Bank has unanimously voted to promote Cora Warfield to the position of Senior Vice President / Bank Operations.…

Newport, OR - The Board of Directors of Oregon Coast Bank has unanimously voted to promote Jill Postlewait to the position of Assistant Vice President/Bank Manager – Newport Office. Postlewait has already started in her new position.